Will my private information be protected?

We will take measures to protect the privacy and security of all your personal information, but we cannot guarantee complete confidentiality of study data.

Federal law requires that DFCI and BWH protect the privacy of the information that identifies you. If you agree to participate in this study, you are authorizing the researchers at these institutions to access and use your private information. Because the research will be ongoing, your authorization will not expire unless you withdraw it in writing by contacting the Office of Human Research Studies, 450 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215.

The results of this research study may be published. You will not be identified in publications without your permission.

Please read the Detailed Information Sheet if you would like additional information about this research study.